Pulp and paper manufacturing is a very large industry as over 400 million tons of paper and cardboard are produced annually. On top of that, most all of its manufacturing processes produce hazardous dust. Some processes like cutting produce large, elongated dust particles, whereas processes like handling produce ultra fine dust.
Large amounts of combustible dust, from all the processes, commonly settles on equipment and other facility surfaces. It only takes a spark to ignite this accumulation of combustible dust and if a fire starts, the formula for an explosion is complete. While initial explosions can be devastating, these explosions agitate settled dust, adding more fuel to the fire, which usually leads to a very powerful, disastrous secondary explosion sometimes destroying entire facilities. Areas within the pulp and paper plants that generate dry wood dust are even more susceptible to fire and explosions. Additionally, exposure to paper dust seriously affects the respiratory system and workers often suffer from asthma, chronic coughs, chest tightness and other health issues after prolonged exposure.
Exposure to these dusts is governed by OSHA and monitored by other organizations. We highly recommend familiarizing yourself with the statutory parameters. View Laws & Regulations
To minimize these risks, implement quality air filtration products and systems. Below is an outline of the solutions we recommend.
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Ducting |
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Nordfab Quick Fit Ductwork |
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Quick, simple and strong clamp type ducting to modify, expand or reduce most dust collection systems in a matter of seconds. |
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Fume Arms |
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Extraction Arm |
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BISCO Fume Extraction Arms are the most versatile, durable and economical method of at source air pollution capture. |
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Flex Hose |
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Single Ply Acrylic Coated Fabric Hose |
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Single ply, black acrylic coated polyester fabric hose reinforced with a spring steel wire helix. |
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High Temp Silicone Hose |
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Double ply iron oxide red silicone coated fiberglass fabric hose reinforced with a spring steel wire helix & external filament fiberglass cord. |
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High Temp Exhaust Hose |
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Double ply construction, silver aluminum coated fiberglass fabric hose with a silver heat resistant fiberglass liner. |
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Heavy Duty Debris Collection Hose |
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Heavy weight, clear or black polyurethane hose reinforced with a bronze coated spring steel wire helix. |
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Extra Heavy Duty Debris Collection Hose |
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Very heavy weight, clear or black polyurethane hose reinforced with a bronze coated spring steel wire helix. |
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Heat Stability Exhaust Hose |
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Double ply red wire inserted fiberglass fabric hose with a silver heat resistant fiberglass liner mechanically crimped in a continuous process. |
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Extreme Temp Resistant Exhaust Hose |
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Double ply, red wire inserted, fiberglass fabric hose mechanically crimped in a continuous process. |
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Dry Dust Collectors |
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Cyclone |
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A dust collector that will remove up to 99% (by weight) of moderate to coarse particle size dust. |
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Wet Dust Collectors |
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RotoClone® W |
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A cost effective, high efficiency wet dust collector that combines a dust collector with a centrifugal fan. |
We would love to help you find more custom solutions. Contact Us or Browse Products